I have a pacesetter header installed but since i cut the ball joint off the exhaust shop cant find a gasket that will last more then a week. What are you guys using?

 

What kind of flange are you using? Do you have any flex pipe up in there?

I used the stock cat, and the donut flange the header came with... welded it together like the directions said... works just fine...

 

yeah i have the doughnut flange but no ball joint, and i have a custom 3 inch catless downpipe.

would something like this work, i need something strong. Im getting tired of my car sounding like **** every 2 weeks.

http://www.fastwrx.com/3in2hoexga.html

 

I guess I need more info on what they did exactly. I’m assuming they cut off the ball joint from the Pacesetter, and welded on a two-bolt flange, because your custom downpipe has a two-bolt flange. BUT, if there is no flex-pipe-section on the downpipe anywhere, that two-bolt flange is absorbing the movement of the motor, which over time, is proba-bly wearing out the gasket. So I’m thinking that a new gasket isn’t the real fix here… Hope that makes sense…

 

No there is a flex pipe. They cut off the ball joint using a 2 bolt flange on the downpipe with a flex joint on the dp. They said they couldnt get a gasket thats 3 inches so that STI one should work right?

 

Dont buy cheap headers like that, they suck go CTI or ZZP cant go wrong with either...

 

considering most of the high horsepower guys on this forum run and reccomend the pacesetter i made a good choice. I have absolutely no complaints from it, i just need a gasket.

 

Hmmm. Thats strange that it's still blowing out gaskets then

But yes, any 3" two-bolt metallic gasket (like that STi one) would work.

 

you're an idiot

have them weld the downpipe to the header. That's what I did. Makes it all one piece, better for flow, and no more gasket problems. If you ever change the setup, you'll probably have to get a new dp though.

 

idiot. pacesetter is the most bang for the buck. header, custom downpipe w/ wideband bung cost me $220

 

I rum the pacesetter and it's a good header. Very cost effective

 

What about the o2 sensor bung being on the bottom? I hear thats bad for the sensor that it should be on top. I got my pacesetter header coming soon so I was just wondering if anyone has had problems with there o2 sensor going out?

 

Okay i already ordered it, the shop said the biggest they could get there hands on was 2, 1/4inch. Thats a good idea, if this one doesnt work ill just have them do that.

x2 i love mine.

I dont have a problem, but i only use the 02 sensor on top, im catless so im tuned for no cat. I just use an LC1 in the bottom spot.

This is the kinda help i was looking for, thanks.

 

BUMP...

3 different gaskets and cant find one, i know a lot of you use pacesetter what gaskets, i really need some help.

 

the only thing i can think of is that the flange is warped... have them weld up a new one for you...

 

I already told you, weld it.

 

i gotta check with a garage about doing that, my exhaust shop take off the header, and they said they cant get the gun up in there to weld it.

 

yea, they'll have to take the header out, weld the dp on, then put the header back on the car, and connect it to the catback.